Olive Garden Classic Shrimp Scampi Fritta
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Olive Garden Classic Shrimp Scampi Fritta
Description
The shrimp are first dredged in cornstarch to create a light, crisp coating, then fried in hot vegetable oil at 350°F in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Frying for 2 to 3 minutes yields a golden-brown exterior while keeping the shrimp juicy inside.
Meanwhile, the scampi sauce is prepared by reducing dry white wine, white wine vinegar, and finely chopped white onion until mostly evaporated. Butter is melted into the reduction, followed by the addition of heavy cream, salt, white pepper, lemon slices, dried or fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Stirring these ingredients creates a rich, creamy sauce infused with bright citrus notes and mild herb flavor.
The finished shrimp are plated and generously topped with the warm scampi sauce, combining crunchy texture and smooth sauce in every bite. This dish works well as an appetizer or light entrée.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp shelled, deveined
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1 cup butter cut into tablespoon-sized pieces, unsalted
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons onion finely chopped; white onion
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 lemon slice, you will use 5 to 6 slices
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley dry is ok, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Fried Shrimp Instructions
- Fill a large pan with 3 to 4 inches of vegetable oil Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- Dredge the shrimp in cornstarch, shake off the excess.
- Fry the shrimp in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack until ready to serve.
Shrimp Scampi Sauce
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the wine, vinegar, and chopped onion over medium heat until the liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon.
- Add the small cubes of butter and stir until it is melted.
- Add heavy cream, salt, white pepper, lemon slices, parsley, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Place the cooked shrimp on a serving plate and top with white wine sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 874 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 874kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Cholesterol | 435mg | 145% |
| Sodium | 1450mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1710IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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